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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 389.75 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 389.75 and 158.10 is: 218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 389.75 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/389.75 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 389.75 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 61,617.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,617.91/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.16

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